Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Artist jeremiah chechik discusses his work, "Still Life with Skull" — a visual articulation of the human condition with both symbolic and historical points of reference. Be sure to visit our Museum soon to experience this and other digital paintings that comprise "Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer," now on view through May 27. Museum access is always free for Members and included in the price of daily admission for visitors. Footage by Callalily Studios #ctvisit #visitct #digitalart #fineart #museum #galleryart #stamfordct #smnc #JeremiahChechik #TheMachine #thingstodo #ctarttrail #artmuseum

From our first of two Spring on the Farm Fests, to Members-only programs including an exclusive after-hours SM&NC Open Evening and our annual Forest Egg Hunt Adventure, there's so much happening this month at the SM&NC that you'll want to know about! Are you a passionate foodie with a charitable heart? Learn more about our biggest fundraiser of the year: Next week's "An Evening With David Standridge," celebrating the 2024 James Beard Award winner and Chef-Owner of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Conn. Just a few tickets remain. All this and more in our April e-newsletter!

"My experience with art...always circles back to the moment that stops me right in my tracks; that moment of awe." Watch Jeremiah Chechik's Artist Talk, in which the artist, film director and photographer discusses his work; paring it down to its most basic essence and fundamental expression. Explore the incredible works of art — the results of his process — in our exhibition "Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer," now on view in our Bendel Galleries through May 27.

With the coming of April, spring is truly in the air — especially around our iconic Bendel Pond. Mother Nature in her finest moment! #smnc #nessiemeetsnessy #aprilfools

We are over the moon (or should we say, wheel of cheese) to share the exciting news and first pictures of our newest Heckscher Farm additions. Baby lambs Brie and Camembert were born just a few days ago on Wednesday to proud mom, Winnie. Brie has a bit more white in her coat; the darker lamb is Cammie! 🐑🐑💕

We love when our Members and guests show us how much fun they're having during their visits through photos! Carey, who visited us yesterday, shared these awwwwwww-inspiring shots of our North American River Otters, Sadie & Ron. Look at those sunbathing snugglers! 🦦🦦☀️ #smnc #ottersofinstagram #northamericanriverotter #stamford #CTvisit #stamfordct #visitct

SM&NC Curator, Roanne Wilcox, talks with jeremiah chechik about the intimate and somewhat symbiotic relationship he's cultivated with his unconventional co-artist and partner, the Machine. Their ever-developing dynamic and exploratory process reveal the true depth of the title of Chechik's exhibition: "Explorer." Be sure to visit our Museum soon to check out "Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer" now on view through May 27. Museum access is always free for Members and included in the price of daily admission for visitors. Footage by Callalily Studios #ctvisit #visitct #digitalart #fineart #museum #galleryart #stamfordct #smnc #JeremiahChechik #TheMachine #thingstodo #ctarttrail #artmuseum

When we call Bevs & Bites the "Foodie Event of the Year," we really do mean it! Pictures say more than words ever could, so feast your eyes on highlights from last month's event in our Bendel Mansion. Bevs & Bites is proudly presented in partnership with BevMax, and the evening's photo services were generously donated by Fantasy Flash Studios. We'll see you next year! 

Earlier this month, we hosted the opening reception of our current exhibition, "Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer" in our Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries, joined by the artist himself, jeremiah chechik. Click through to see photos by Callalily Studios, which tell a visual story of the evening. Special thanks to our friends from Palmer's Catering & Events for donating and arranging a beautiful spread of light bites and refreshments for our guests.

From our Maple Boildown and final First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest of the season, to our brand new exhibition, "Jeremiah Chechik: Explorer" now in its first full week on view, so many exciting things are happening this month at the SM&NC as we break into spring! Discover our March events and register now for Youth & Family programs including a Fabulous Fungus outdoor adventure, a Night Sky planetarium show, and a Vacation Drop-off-Day on the last day of the month. All this and more in our March e-newsletter!